Seybul Tech

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Seybul Tech is a single player action game. It was developed by Seybul Tech and was released on December 6, 2023. It received positive reviews from players.

"Seybul Tech" is a walking simulator that takes you through a hauntingly odd realm, filled with liminal spaces and 90s tech. Each scene is meticulously crafted with striking lighting and accompanied by an original soundtrack. With no combat or puzzles, the game encourages exploration at your own pace, with a minimum runtime of 1 hour. Starting in a dimly lit office, you'll delve deeper into a surreal world after an unsettling encounter.

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Audience ScoreBased on 142 reviews

music26 positive mentions

The game features a beautifully crafted atmosphere with impressive visuals and a haunting soundtrack that enhances the eerie experience.
Players appreciate the relaxing exploration of liminal spaces, with many finding the game to be a unique and engaging walking simulator.
Despite its short length, the game is praised for its attention to detail and the ability to evoke a sense of unease and nostalgia reminiscent of 90s aesthetics.

Many players found the game to be overly linear and padded with long, uninteresting hallways that detracted from the overall experience.
Some users experienced frustration with the lack of interactivity and the game's tendency to feel like a waiting simulator at times.
The short duration and minimal plot left some players feeling unsatisfied, with a desire for more content and depth in the gameplay.

music
40 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is widely praised for its haunting and atmospheric qualities, perfectly complementing the eerie and dreamlike environments. Reviewers highlight the minimalist soundtrack as both beautiful and fitting, evoking feelings of unease and loneliness, with many expressing a desire to have the soundtrack available for personal playlists. Overall, the sound design enhances the game's unsettling narrative and immersive experience, making it a standout feature.
- “The soundtrack perfectly captures a sense of unease and loneliness that can only be described as otherworldly and terrifying.”
- “The extremely creepy ending, along with the haunting soundtrack and well-paced narrative, enhances the eerie atmosphere of the game.”
- “The story is at once disturbing and almost nonexistent; the music evokes a soft vaporwave Silent Hill tone, and the environment suggests a personality that's as sweet and dreamlike as it is foreboding and demonic.”
- “There is a bit of a thrill of something waiting around the corner, or at the end of a dark hallway, but still relaxing (kinda what liminal spaces are about). Also, the music fits the game a lot.”
atmosphere
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its eerie and immersive qualities, enhanced by exceptional sound design and a well-crafted environment. While the pacing may lead to moments that feel like a walking simulator, the anxious and liminal atmosphere effectively captivates players throughout. The intro and ending stand out as highlights, contributing to a memorable and haunting experience.
- “Amazing atmosphere and sound design.”
- “I loved the atmosphere created by the designed environment.”
- “Walking around would be okay if the atmosphere were eerie or scary in some way.”
- “As others have mentioned, it's short; the intro and ending are the highlights, but the middle becomes a bit of a walking sim. The atmosphere remains, but it feels like there could be more.”
- “The extremely creepy ending, along with the haunting soundtrack and well-paced narrative, enhances the eerie atmosphere of the game.”
graphics
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The graphics in the game are widely praised for their outstanding quality and artistic style, particularly in capturing the liminal aesthetic reminiscent of 90s PC and PS1 visuals. Reviewers appreciate the eerie atmosphere created by the visuals, which enhance the overall experience, although some note a limited number of liminal scenes. Overall, the game's graphics effectively contribute to its unique charm and immersive environment.
- “The graphics are well realized and the minimal soundtrack fits the eerie mood perfectly.”
- “Easily the best visuals in a backrooms game out of all that I have played so far.”
- “Visually, the game is quite artistic, filled with references and graphics reminiscent of 90s PC/PS1 styles.”
story
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is minimal and often unsettling, serving more as a backdrop to its eerie environments rather than a central focus. While it lacks a traditional plot and significant gameplay, the narrative effectively complements the atmospheric music and visuals, creating a unique experience that may appeal to fans of walking simulators. Overall, for its low price, the story offers a brief but intriguing exploration of disturbing themes.
- “The story is at once disturbing and almost nonexistent, the music evokes a soft vaporwave Silent Hill tone, and the environment suggests a personality that's as sweet and dreamlike as it is foreboding and demonic.”
- “The story is simple but unsettling and effective for what the game is.”
- “The story is at once disturbing and almost nonexistent; the music evokes a soft vaporwave Silent Hill tone, and the environment suggests a personality that's as sweet and dreamlike as it is foreboding and demonic.”
- “Though it’s dressed up with some semblance of story, Seybul Tech really serves as a vehicle to deliver a gallery of minimal, odd, and occasionally eerie locations.”
- “With little to no plot and no jump scares (ok, I jumped once - your mileage may vary), this game may not be for everyone.”